With the once-elite running back coming off a 1,077-yard season, and set to make $8 million next year, the idea that they might find a better use for the money seems sound. But Webster said they were still processing through the decision.

“I think you just work through the process and go through all the pieces of the puzzle, one of them being this right here, seeing what is out there at from that position,” Webster said. “And Ken [Whisenhunt] has to take some time because he has never coached Chris Johnson, so he is going through the evaluation process himself. We are not going to push it. If we did make a decision, it would be whenever we felt comfortable.”

Whisenhunt also referred to the “process,” and deferred when asked about Johnson’s future.

None of that helps make it seem like he’s going to be anything but a former Titan, perhaps soon.

A lot of people slam Chris Johnsons’ smarts. The thing is, he IS smart. He knows exactly what he’s doing and precisely how he’s screwed this team over since Titans’ fans starting coming down on him (first in response to his arrogant contract negotiations a few years ago, and then his me-first attitude since then).

Please cut him. I’ve never seen a franchise mishandle a 2000-yard rusher before. With speed like his, you can’t teach it. There are so many ways speed guys are being used across the league and he can barely get 15 carries a game, at times? That’s wild. The Titans have had a prehistoric offense for a while. Doesn’t help that they have Jake Locker at quarterback. I’m also blown as to how he still has a job.

He has never missed a game since being a Titan, yes it’s high number in 8 mil next yr but u still can’t say he’s still a player who can take it to the house at any given snap. I say if we can afford him then give him one more yr, under the new coaching staff, and if he gives u the same production then get rid of him. But give’em one more yr!!

He hasn’t been used to his strengths during the Munchak era, and that’s not his fault. But he’s way too expensive, and for a RB, 28 is getting on up there. Better to cut him and find a young replacement.